Big Charity: The Death of America's Oldest Hospital Carl Webb

"Big Charity: The Death of America's Oldest Hospital"

About the film:

Founded as a hospital for the poor, Charity Hospital began in 1736 as just a small cottage built on the goodwill of a dying French merchant. Operated by nuns of The Daughters of Charity and serving the city of New Orleans for close to 300 years, it gradually transformed into an enormous public institution - into Big Charity - and a longstanding symbol of compassion, a seemingly eternal place of safety and a beacon of hope in the community. Today the towering art deco building, closed abruptly after Hurricane Katrina hit in August 2005, stands empty, and the community continues to suffer the devastating consequences of its absence. This documentary film includes never-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews to tell the story of Charity Hospital, from its roots to its controversial closing in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. http://www.bigcharityfilm.com

Here is how this works

You watch the film at home. We will have a special day set aside to discuss it. This event will be updated if the directors decide to join us.

The film can be rented here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpvcTFROm6o&feature=youtu.be

We will email the details for the Zoom meeting closer to the event date.

Details about the discussion will be emailed to those who signed up for the event. This event is in collaboration with Austin Documentary Fans.

https://www.meetup.com/Austin-Documentary-Fans/events/225053189/